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H-1B Lottery Success Rates Jump Above 50% in 2027 Cycle
Immigration

H-1B Lottery Success Rates Jump Above 50% in 2027 Cycle

The 2027 H-1B visa lottery is delivering significantly higher selection rates for US employers, with many reporting success rates above 50 percent.Immigration firms say the improved outcomes reflect changes to the app…

Apr 16, 2026
US Cracks Down on Visa Fraud Linked to Birth Tourism
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US Cracks Down on Visa Fraud Linked to Birth Tourism

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched an initiative to target organised networks suspected of facilitating “birth tourism”, focusing on fraud, financial offences, and visa violations.Internal commu…

Apr 16, 2026
USCIS Tightens Rules, Raises Fees for 2027 H-1B Visa Season
Immigration

USCIS Tightens Rules, Raises Fees for 2027 H-1B Visa Season

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new compliance requirements, updated forms, and significantly increased fees for the 2027 H‑1B visa cap season.Petitions for the 2027 seaso…

Apr 13, 2026
German Embassy Nairobi Announces New Round of DAAD Scholarships for Kenyans
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German Embassy Nairobi Announces New Round of DAAD Scholarships for Kenyans

The German Embassy in Nairobi has announced a new round of DAAD scholarships for Kenyan graduates, offering fully funded Master’s programmes across Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications close on 29 April 2026. The scholars…

Apr 13, 2026
How Foreign Nationals Can Secure US Permanent Residency Through Family and Work
Immigration

How Foreign Nationals Can Secure US Permanent Residency Through Family and Work

Foreign nationals may obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States through family connections or employment-based opportunities.Family-based immigration is generally the most direct route, especially for imm…

Apr 13, 2026
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Foreign Workers Face Layoffs as the US Drops Automatic Permit Extensions
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Foreign Workers Face Layoffs as the US Drops Automatic Permit Extensions

The United States has ended automatic extensions for certain employment authorisation documents, requiring some foreign workers to stop working once their permits expire if renewals are still pending.The policy change…

Apr 13, 2026
This Week in Immigration: Key Updates for April 10, 2026
Immigration

This Week in Immigration: Key Updates for April 10, 2026

A new executive order on voter eligibility verification is placing naturalised citizens under heightened scrutiny, with court challenges likely to delay implementation until after the 2026 midterm elections.The measur…

Apr 11, 2026
Canada to Replace Express Entry With New High-Skilled Immigration Pathway
Immigration

Canada to Replace Express Entry With New High-Skilled Immigration Pathway

Canada plans to dismantle its Express Entry system and introduce a new federal immigration category for highly skilled workers.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has outlined in its Forward Regulatory…

Apr 11, 2026
Kenya, Morocco Sign Deal to Expand Study Opportunities for Students
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Kenya, Morocco Sign Deal to Expand Study Opportunities for Students

Kenya and Morocco have signed a new agreement to expand access for Kenyan students to study in Moroccan universities and colleges.The agreement was formalised on 9 April during the first Kenya–Morocco Joint Commission…

Apr 10, 2026
Bipartisan US Lawmakers Introduce Dignity Act to Legalise Undocumented Immigrants
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Bipartisan US Lawmakers Introduce Dignity Act to Legalise Undocumented Immigrants

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the Dignity Act, a major immigration proposal aimed at granting legal status and work authorisation to long-term undocumented immigrants without offering a path to cit…

Apr 10, 2026
US Expands H-2B Visa Programme With 64,716 Additional Slots for 2026
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US Expands H-2B Visa Programme With 64,716 Additional Slots for 2026

The United States will issue an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers in fiscal year 2026.Under current law, the H-2B programme is capped at 66,000 visas annually, split evenly between th…

Apr 9, 2026
New Zealand Introduces New Visa Rules for Families of Temporary Visa Holders
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New Zealand Introduces New Visa Rules for Families of Temporary Visa Holders

Families of temporary visa holders in New Zealand will be able to submit visa applications through an upgraded online system from 1 June 2026.Immigration New Zealand (INZ) is expanding its Immigration Online platform…

Apr 8, 2026
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US Lawmakers Seek to Exempt Healthcare Workers from $100,000 H‑1B Fee
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US Lawmakers Seek to Exempt Healthcare Workers from $100,000 H‑1B Fee

A bipartisan group of US legislators has introduced the H‑1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, a bill that would exempt foreign-trained healthcare professionals from the $100,000 filing fee for H‑1B vi…

Apr 3, 2026
What Every Green Card Holder Needs to Know Before Leaving the US
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What Every Green Card Holder Needs to Know Before Leaving the US

Lawful permanent residents are facing increased scrutiny at the United States borders, with some denied re-entry after extended periods abroad.Green card holders have reported growing difficulties when returning to th…

Apr 2, 2026
US Embassy Nairobi Continues DV Interviews Despite Program Suspension
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US Embassy Nairobi Continues DV Interviews Despite Program Suspension

The United States Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed that it is continuing to interview diversity visa applicants, even as the Green Card Lottery programme remains suspended.Consul General Nathan Flock stated in a recen…

Apr 1, 2026
US Develops ‘ImmigrationOS’ to Speed Deportations as ICE Tech Strategy Raises Concerns
Immigration

US Develops ‘ImmigrationOS’ to Speed Deportations as ICE Tech Strategy Raises Concerns

A US government filing in April 2025 shows that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing an artificial intelligence platform, known as ImmigrationOS, with support from Palantir.The system is designed to…

Mar 31, 2026
Laid-off H-1B Workers Face Rising Risk as USCIS Scrutinises B-1/B-2 Status Changes
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Laid-off H-1B Workers Face Rising Risk as USCIS Scrutinises B-1/B-2 Status Changes

Laid-off foreign workers in the United States are encountering stricter scrutiny when applying to switch from H-1B visas to visitor status, a route once used to extend their lawful stay.Foreign nationals on H-1B visas…

Mar 31, 2026
Slovakia Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Kenyan Students for 2026/2027
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Slovakia Announces Fully Funded Scholarships for Kenyan Students for 2026/2027

The Slovak Republic is offering five fully funded scholarships to Kenyan students for the 2026/2027 academic year.The programme, announced by the Slovak Embassy in Nairobi in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Edu…

Mar 31, 2026
Portugal Moves Visa Processing to Nairobi Embassy
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Portugal Moves Visa Processing to Nairobi Embassy

Kenyan travellers to Portugal will now submit visa applications directly to the Portuguese Embassy in Nairobi, which opened a dedicated visa section on 5 March 2026.The Kenya High Commission in Maputo confirmed the op…

Mar 30, 2026
Kenyans Decry Costly US Visa Fees as Rejection Rates Remain High
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Kenyans Decry Costly US Visa Fees as Rejection Rates Remain High

Thousands of Kenyans face mounting financial strain as US visa application fees rise and approval rates remain low.Individuals applying for tourist and business visas (B1/B2), student visas (F), and exchange visitor v…

Mar 28, 2026
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